About Quail Prairie Lookout
THIS FACILITY IS CLOSED TO RESERVATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Quail Prairie Lookout offers guests a unique lodging experience in the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest in western Oregon. On a clear day, visitors are treated to spectacular views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness from the top of the 41-foot tower. The tower was completed in 1963 and served as one of the last lookouts built by the southwestern Oregon Forest Service until the mid 1990's, when it was converted for recreational purposes. Today campers can enjoy a unique lodging experience in the historic structure, which offers basic amenities and spectacular views of the surrounding area. Although the facility provides basic amenities, guests must bring a few of their own supplies to ensure a safe and comfortable stay. The nearby Upper Chetco Trail is the main east/west route through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It offers access to the…
- Managed by: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, FS
- Where: 17 mi northeast of Harbor, OR · 42.23667, -124.045
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ridge.Ch | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 12.3 mi |
| Upper Chetco | Horse | 0.5 mi | 19.4 mi |
| Section 30 | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Quail | ATV / OHV | 1.0 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Bronson Way | Horse | 2.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Tincup | Horse | 2.7 mi | 21.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Dark Sky Park), 35 mi.
Dump station: 17.5 mi
Propane: 17 mi